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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,886 and 669,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,886 and 669,554 is: 1,460,811.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,886 : 669,554 = 669,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,886/669,554 = 669,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,886x = 669,554 × 669,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,886x = 448,302,558,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,302,558,916/306,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,811.37

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